Sky Sports reporter claims Man Utd could make extremely late January signing after setback

Manchester United could make one more late January signing after the injury suffered by Christian Eriksen, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has claimed.

United have been restricted to loan signings this month due to low funds, with the club, as per Manchester Evening News, believed to be keen to ensure that they pass Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules without issue.

The club spent big in the summer, bringing in Casemiro, Antony and Lisandro Martinez for a combined fee of over £200 million.

In January, Erik ten Hag has sealed loan deals for Burnley striker Wout Weghorst and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland.

It appeared that was the end of the incoming business for United, although the Dutch boss has refused to rule out another addition.

Now, following Eriksen's injury, plans may change. Ten Hag confirmed after the game that he suffered an ankle injury in the 3-1 win over Reading in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, having left Old Trafford on crutches.

The severity of the injury is not yet publicly known, but United may be forced into the market again as a result.

United could make late January transfer window signing

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Sheth has revealed that if Eriksen's injury is confirmed to be serious, the Red Devils could look to bring in a replacement.

He explained: "Christian Eriksen went off on crutches when he left Old Trafford after the victory against Reading in the FA Cup.

"Depending on how serious that is would dictate whether United try and go into the market for a loan. I think for a big, big signing, it looks very unlikely with only a couple of days to go."

Loan options may be thin on the ground for United, but they could seal a cut-price permanent move for Leicester's Youri Tielemans, who is out of contract this summer.

The Belgian has yet to sign a new deal, and the Foxes could be prepared to allow him to leave in January rather than lose him on a free in the summer.

Meanwhile, in terms of the free agent market, former Real Madrid star Isco is currently without a club, having left Sevilla last month. However, two Bundesliga sides are said to be interested in signing him, as per Sky Germany.